Cucumber Season!

My sister who has an aversion toward this fresh vegetable, would never think of writing this post. But for me, a cucumber fanatic as of these last years (I ate three whole small ones for dinner today), this is a vegetable worthy of notice.

What could be better than eating cucumbers plain? Putting it on bread, of course! A bunch of cucumber, onion, some cream cheese, a bit of mayo. Dinner becomes a success... even for those in your family who try to keep this vegetable as far away from their mouths as possible.

Cucumber Sandwich Filling

Mix:

1c. diced cucumber (My sister [the other one ;) ] notes on her recipe to use more. Try up to 2c.)

1/2 tsp. salt

Let stand 2 hours; drain well.

Blend:

5 oz. cream cheese

6 T. mayonnaise

Add:

drained cucumbers

1/2 T. minced onion

2 tsp. parsley (optional)

Store in the refrigerator. Keeps well for a few days.

Serving suggestions:

-Pair with French Batard, Multigrain Bread, Dill-Onion Bread, Country White Loaves...

-Spread on open face sandwiches, and garnish with a small sprig of parsley.

-Spread between two slices of bread and cut diagonally. Cut off crusts if you want a fancy, tea sandwich.